The forensic nurse would most likely be involved in:
a. performing an assessment of rape victim and collecting specimens needed for court.
b. assigning a patient with chest pain to be seen first, followed by a patient with an insect bite of unknown origin with red streaks but no respiratory distress.
c. assessing a patient at home by asking the patient to place a receiver over the pacemaker to evaluate capture of pacing stimuli and transmitting the results to another state where nurse located.
d. performing pediatric life support at the scene of an accident to stabilize then transport via helicopter to the nearest trauma center.
ANS: A
Correct: Forensic nursing involves providing direct services to clients involved in abuse or victims of crimes and consults with medical and law enforcement.
Incorrect:
b. Triage nursing involves determining level of care needed and order of priority for care to be provided based on severity.
c. Telehealth nursing involves use of telephone or transmitters often located in patient's home while care provider is located at another site.
d. Flight nursing involves specialized skills used in trauma—often involves air rescue.
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